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Contract A
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Contract A Summary

  • I-10 from Harris/Fort Bend County Line to East of Peek Road (SH 99)
  • Reconstruction of 2.94 miles of Interstate Freeway while under traffic
  • Reconstruction of 2 Grade Separated Intersections at Katy-Fort Bend and State Highway 99
  • Construction of 1 new Grade Separation at U.S. 90
  • $83 Million Low Bid Received July 2, 2003
    • Contract awarded to Balfour-Beatty Construction
  • 35 Months Duration (September 2003 to July 2006)
  • Construction Officially Began September 18, 2003
  • Constructed in 3 major phases
  • Traffic Requirements During Construction
    • Maintain Existing Number of Mainlanes during Peak Periods
    • Maintain Local Access Across Corridor
    • Maintain Existing HOV in Operation
    • Maintain Current ITS Operations
      • Variable Message Signs, Cameras, Ramp Meters, etc.
  • Incentives/Disincentives

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Contract A Phasing Timeline

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Phase I

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Phase II

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Phase III

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Contract A Typical Bridge Construction Sequence

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Contract A Typical Mainlane Construction Sequence

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Contract A Incentives

  • Interim Milestones
  • Major Milestones for Phase Transitions
  • Project Conclusion Milestone
  • Maximum Amount for Early Completion
    • Contract A - $3.2 Million
       

Contract A Disincentives

  • Liquidated Damages
    • Interim Milestones
    • Major Milestones at End of Each Phase
    • Project Conclusion (substantial completion)
  • Per/Day Penalties
    • Contract A - $5K to $50K



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